Easy, Creamy, Low-Fat Caesar Salad Dressing

This recipe uses drained yogurt as the foundation for a creamy, low-fat dressing. Serve over a salad of romaine lettuce, seasoned chicken and grated Parmesan cheese.

• Ready In: 12 hrs
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup plain low-fat yogurt or 1  cup nonfat yogurt
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons water
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  balsamic vinegar
• 1  garlic clove, minced

Directions

1. Place a colander in a 2-quart glass bowl. Line colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth, allowing cheesecloth to extend over sides. Spoon yogurt into colander. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; refrigerate 12 hours.
2. Spoon drained yogurt into bowl; discard liquid. Add 1 1/2 T water, mustard, vinegar and garlic. Stir well.
3. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.